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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 383.90 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 383.90 and 234.48 is: 323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 383.90 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/383.90 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 383.90 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 90,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,016.87/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.55

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